Invalid picture type (Error 485)
The resource file picture format you tried to load doesn't match the specified property of the object. This error has the following causes and solutions:
You tried to use the LoadResPicture method to load a bitmap resource as the Icon property of a form. Change the property to the Picture property or change the format argument of LoadResPicture to vbResIcon.
You tried to use the LoadResPicture method to load a cursor resource as some property of an object or control other than the MousePointer property. Change the property reference to MousePointer.
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